Beaufort County Sheriff Endorses Successor

Retiring sheriff backs 20-year veteran Doug Seifert for the role

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:50pm

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The current Beaufort County Sheriff has announced his retirement and has endorsed Doug Seifert, a 20-year veteran of the sheriff's office, as his successor. Seifert will face off against Jojo Woodward in the Republican primary in June, while Alphonso Small Jr. will automatically advance as the sole Democratic candidate.

Why it matters

The endorsement of the retiring sheriff carries significant weight in the local community and could sway voters in the upcoming election. The race for Beaufort County Sheriff is an important one, as the sheriff plays a crucial role in public safety and law enforcement for the region.

The details

Beaufort County Sheriff announced that he will be retiring at the end of his current term. He has chosen to endorse Doug Seifert, a 20-year veteran of the sheriff's office, as his successor. Seifert will face off against Jojo Woodward in the Republican primary in June. Alphonso Small Jr. will automatically advance to the general election as the sole Democratic candidate.

  • The Beaufort County Sheriff announced his retirement on Tuesday.
  • The Republican primary election will be held in June 2026.
  • The general election will take place in November 2026.

The players

Beaufort County Sheriff

The current sheriff of Beaufort County, South Carolina, who is retiring at the end of his term.

Doug Seifert

A 20-year veteran of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, endorsed by the retiring sheriff to be his successor.

Jojo Woodward

A candidate running against Doug Seifert in the Republican primary for Beaufort County Sheriff.

Alphonso Small Jr.

The sole Democratic candidate running for Beaufort County Sheriff, who will automatically advance to the general election.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud to endorse Doug Seifert as my successor. He has the experience and dedication to continue serving the people of Beaufort County effectively.”

— Beaufort County Sheriff

What’s next

The Republican primary election will be held in June 2026, where Seifert and Woodward will face off. The general election will take place in November 2026.

The takeaway

The endorsement of the retiring Beaufort County Sheriff carries significant weight in the local community and could sway voters in the upcoming election. The race for sheriff is an important one, as the position plays a crucial role in public safety and law enforcement for the region.